State/Unit: USDA/NIFA

Dr. Carol Benesh’s journey in 4-H spanned almost three decades as a county 4-H educator (Idaho and Washington state), state 4-H specialist (Idaho and Montana), state 4-H program … Read more.

Dr. Nancy Valentine anxiously awaited her 10th birthday so she could join the 4-H club near the rural town of Rivesville, WV (population 300). This began her 54 … Read more.

Thomas Tate’s service to 4-H spanned four decades (1977-2017). His career provided national leadership to improving organizational performance through innovations in the use of information technology and telecommunications. … Read more.

Dr. Steve Mullen’ long Extension career included positions as a county agent in MA, state volunteer specialist, ten years as a National Program Leader with USDA, and State … Read more.

Dr. Alma Hobbs’ career spanned 36 years: 4-H Agent, Bertie Co., NC (1970-73); Davidson Co., TN (1974-79); TN State Univ. Specialist (1981-88) and 1890 Administrator (1989-90); USDA Asst. … Read more.

Dr. Virginia Gobeli has been involved in 4-H for over 60 years as a member, volunteer and a staff member. Starting as a RI Extension Home Economist, she … Read more.

Sherri Wright worked in 4-H for 29 years as a professor at the Univ. of Minnesota and as a 4-H National Program Leader at USDA. At USDA Wright … Read more.

Lloyd Rutledge began his 4-H career in 1948 when he joined the Arkansas State 4-H staff. After a few years he went to USDA to serve as National … Read more.

Joel was a Connecticut 4-H member for 10 years. His father Azreal, a Russian immigrant who credited 4-H for his assimilation and acculturation in the U.S., encouraged Joel … Read more.

Rhonwyn Lowry grew up in Moultrie, GA and was active in 4-H. She was a state winner in Public Speaking, Dairy Foods and Electric and attended National 4-H … Read more.

Fern Kelley was born in 1910 in Franklin, Idaho. She received a BS in home economics from Utah State University in 1933, an MA from Columbia University in … Read more.

In late 1909, USDA decided to start girls’ tomato canning clubs similar to the boys’ corn clubs. Hearing that a domestic science program was planned, Virginia Tech President … Read more.

John Banning began extension work in Indiana in 1948 and came to the USDA federal extension service as Asst. Director, Extension 4-H Division in 1956. His work on … Read more.

Born and raised in Iowa, Wilson moved to Montana in 1907 to homestead. He was employed by the Montana legislature to discuss flax culture in the 1911-1912 farmer … Read more.